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NCT03848663 Visual Remapping to Aid Reading With Field Loss

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Clinical Trial Summary
NCT ID NCT03848663
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of Minnesota
Condition Age-related Macular Degeneration
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 108 participants
Start Date 2022-02-01
Primary Completion 2026-07-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 16 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Traditional RemappingPersonalized Remapping

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 108 participants in total. It began in 2022-02-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-07-01.

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Brief Summary

Reading performance in patients with Central Vision Loss and age matched controls with artificial scotomas will be measured with and without different kinds of remapping of missing text to different parts of the visual field.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. 16 years or older 2. Central vision loss of at least 5 deg diameter, including the fovea, from bilateral central scotomas 3. Stable fixation (+/- 1 deg) using their PRL. 4. No cognitive impairment as indicated by a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). 5. Satisfactory calibration achievable using eye tracker Exclusion Criteria: 1. Central vision loss of less than 5 deg diameter; scotomas that do not cover the fovea; unilateral scotomas 2. Poor fixation (worse than+/- 1 deg) using their PRL. 3. Cognitive impairment as indicated by a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). 4. Satisfactory calibration not achievable using eye tracker

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Stephen Engel, Ph.D.

✉ engel@umn.edu

📞 612-625-5571

Principal Investigator

Stephen Engel, Ph.D.

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of Minnesota

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03848663 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 16 Years or older, studying Age-related Macular Degeneration. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03848663 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03848663 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at engel@umn.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03848663 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Minneapolis, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03848663 clinical trial?

NCT03848663 is sponsored by University of Minnesota. The principal investigator is Stephen Engel, Ph.D. at University of Minnesota. The trial plans to enroll 108 participants.

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